test drove a Mazda 5 .... thinkin' bout trading in....

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Jul 20, 2006 | 04:02 AM

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coasterclown

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i hope you're not 100% sure about that! haha
well with a five year old and plans of another on the way ... this would be the best bet , especially for the money. i'd love a Quest or Oddesy but that's an xtra 5-10k extra!

Jul 20, 2006 | 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sushiboy

I belive the 2.3 liter engine in the 3, 5, and 6 is a version of Ford's Duratec 2.3 liter found in the Focus. I'm not 100% sure about that, though.

Nope. The new 4cyl "Duratec" engine (both 2.0 and 2.3l) is actually a Mazda MZR. Here's a good history of the Duratec:

http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kb.php?aid=32

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Jul 22, 2006 | 02:07 AM

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DenverSalsa

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We looked at the Mazda 5 - my kids preferred the back seat in the Scion.

Jul 23, 2006 | 04:57 AM

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well i'll have both the 5 and the xB!
i prefer the back seat of the xB , but my son prefers the very very back of the 5 , it's his own little world. Just turned 5 and he's already avoiding us! Teen Angst must be starting early! ;)